Experienced Paralegal

at  DAC Beachcroft

Job Introduction The Vehicle Hire Fraud Team is a multiple award-winning team. It has a reputation for not only defending the claims themselves (the main aim is full repudiation) but also for proactively tackling those organisations and professional enablers behind the claims. The team adopts a collaborative approach where both reactive and proactive investigation is promoted, working hand in hand with our clients and agencies such as IFED.
The successful candidate will be required to balance the competing demands of a high value vehicle hire claim whilst ensuring the proper fraud investigations are carried out. These claims will often include a general damages element, the claims are not limited to special damages.

WHY JOIN OUR VEHICLE HIRE FRAUD TEAM?

Given the size of the team and the number of clients we work with there is a real opportunity for growth and development. Progression can either be by technical development and/or progression to supervisor or managerial role.

We also actively encourage and support professional funding for further qualification such as Cilex or to qualify as a solicitor. What’s in it for you?

• High levels of flexibility and a great work life balance - https://jobs.dacbeachcroft.com/whats-in-it-for-you/
• A well-rounded remuneration package (which includes private medical insurance, income protection insurance and discounted gym membership, amongst many other benefits)
• Opportunities for growth and progression including professional funding
• In person and remote social events
• Opportunity to get involved in a range of Environmental, Social and Governance (ESG) activities

We are dedicated to building a diverse, inclusive and authentic workplace, which aligns closely to our cultural principles (Determined, Clear, Creative and Supportive). If you are excited about this role and being part of our culture, but your past experience does not align perfectly with every qualification in the job description, we encourage you to apply anyway. You may be just the right candidate for this or other roles! What you will do

• Effectively run the file to ensure deadlines are met and cases managed proactively to conclusion.
• Acting as a point of contact for clients, demonstrating a level of knowledge and skill commensurate with experience.
• Achieving annual fee targets and hitting 1440 chargeable hours per year (if full time).
• Ensure work is carried out effectively to meet the needs of the clients and the commercial requirements of the firm.
• Adherence to internal and client SLAs, KPIs and protocols.
• Prompt billing and collection of WIP and disbursements.
• Prompt and accurate provision of MI.
• Apply appropriate and current technical expertise and case law.
• Effectively managing risk and compliance issues within each case, ensuring any emerging problems are escalated promptly to their Supervisor in the first instance.
• Engage with our clients where appropriate to maximise opportunities to meet and build rapport with clients, at all times acting as an ambassador of the firm.
• Contribute to Business Development and client relationship activity.
• Maintain and develop technical knowledge through attendance at training sessions and reading appropriate publications.

WHAT YOU NEED TO KNOW ABOUT APPLYING

At DAC Beachcroft, we don’t just accept your differences we celebrate them. From bespoke solutions for our clients, to treating you like an individual. Our strength comes from your diverse ideas and bringing the whole you to work. So if you’re good at what you do, come as you are. We welcome direct applications and are happy to talk flexible working.
We also want you to be at your very best. Please feel free to let us know of any changes we can make at any point in the recruitment process that will help support your application. If this opportunity sounds of interest to you, please make an application and submit your CV. Your application will be dealt with in the strictest of confidence.
Note for Recruitment Agencies – the DAC Beachcroft recruitment team is responsible for managing all current vacancies through direct hiring and referrals wherever possible. We do work with recruitment agencies and where we require external support we will formally release those vacancies to the agencies on our Preferred Supplier List deemed best placed to assist us. Speculative CVs sent by any agency to any DAC Beachcroft employee without a specific request by the recruitment team will not be accepted and with no introduction fee applicable. Our recruitment team can be contacted at csgrecruitment@dacbeachcroft.co

• Effectively run the file to ensure deadlines are met and cases managed proactively to conclusion.
• Acting as a point of contact for clients, demonstrating a level of knowledge and skill commensurate with experience.
• Achieving annual fee targets and hitting 1440 chargeable hours per year (if full time).
• Ensure work is carried out effectively to meet the needs of the clients and the commercial requirements of the firm.
• Adherence to internal and client SLAs, KPIs and protocols.
• Prompt billing and collection of WIP and disbursements.
• Prompt and accurate provision of MI.
• Apply appropriate and current technical expertise and case law.
• Effectively managing risk and compliance issues within each case, ensuring any emerging problems are escalated promptly to their Supervisor in the first instance.
• Engage with our clients where appropriate to maximise opportunities to meet and build rapport with clients, at all times acting as an ambassador of the firm.
• Contribute to Business Development and client relationship activity.
• Maintain and develop technical knowledge through attendance at training sessions and reading appropriate publications